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2027 Tax Intern - Muskegon

CompanyHungerford
LocationMuskegon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will prepare individual income tax returns and assist in preparing trial balances and working papers. They will also engage with the firm's personnel and understand the AICPA's rules and regulations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
153
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Hungerford, we believe organizations thrive when they have the right partners guiding their financial, operational, and technological decisions. As a West Michigan-based professional advisory firm, we bring together CPAs + Advisory, Managed IT Services, and Wealth Management—all working in sync to support the goals of businesses, families, and leaders across our community. Our teams understand that growth requires clarity, and clarity comes from having experts who know your numbers, your technology, and your long-term vision. Whether an organization needs strategic tax planning, proactive cybersecurity, outsourced IT support, audit services, business transition guidance, or a wealth plan designed for generational impact, Hungerford provides a unified approach that helps clients move forward with confidence. We serve privately held companies, family businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individuals who want a partner that listens, advises, and genuinely cares. Our clients value our ability to simplify complex issues, communicate clearly, and deliver solutions grounded in both technical expertise and practical experience. Across every service line, our focus remains the same: Empower people. Strengthen organizations. Build better futures. Our Core Services Advisory & CPA: Tax planning, assurance services, outsourced accounting, strategic consulting, and industry-specific expertise for organizations across West Michigan. Managed IT Services: Cybersecurity, cloud solutions, 24/7 monitoring, support, and technology strategy built for small and mid-sized businesses. Wealth Management: Personalized financial planning, investment guidance, retirement strategies, and long-term planning for individuals and families. With offices throughout West Michigan and a commitment to community-focused service, Hungerford is invested in helping our clients grow—professionally, financially, and personally.
About the Role

Description

Winter Semester (January - April 2027)


Summary

Interns are guided and supported by multiple members of our tax team and formal Buddy program, who brief them in advance on the assignments, suggest expeditious methods, answer questions, decide on remedies when difficulties are encountered, and review their progress periodically. Interns generally do not deal directly with client personnel without guidance and supervision by a more senior member of our tax team.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare 1040 individual income tax returns primarily, with opportunity for more complex 1040, personal property tax returns, or business/partnership returns as available
  • Assist in preparing trial balances, working papers and depreciations schedules using Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Become familiar and engaged with the firm’s personnel, policies and procedures
  • Understand the rules, regulations and code of ethics of the AICPA
  • Have fun and learn!

Other Details

  • This is a paid internship opportunity
  • We encourage students to seek course credit for their internship in coordination with their schools' faculty and career services policies
  • We host internships on-site in each of our West Michigan office locations; Grand Rapids, Greenville, Muskegon, Holland, St. Joseph
  • The firm gladly welcomes CPT/OPT candidates to apply for internship but cannot guarantee future sponsorship


Requirements

  • Undergraduate student, Graduate student, Non-traditional student, or Alumni
  • Studying accounting or related field
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
Key Skills
Tax PreparationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordTrial BalancesWorking PapersDepreciation SchedulesAccountingAICPA Regulations
Categories
Finance & Accounting